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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Blue dorsal Borneo sucker

Gastromyzon ctenocephalus Roberts, 1982
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.4
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
-
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Blue dorsal Borneo sucker (Gastromyzon ctenocephalus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Balitoridae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 4.5 cm. With a trophic level of 2.4, it is an omnivore, consuming both plant and animal matter. It is assessed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Gastromyzon ctenocephalus
Authority
Roberts, 1982
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Elongated
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.4
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
19–23 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Dorsum of body with fine cream spots; pectoral fin rays 27-29; caudal peduncle length 7.2-9.7% SL; anal fin base length 7.2-9.3% SL; and snout length 60.9-69.0% HL .: elongated.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Blue dorsal Borneo sucker is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Blue dorsal Borneo sucker is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Blue dorsal Borneo sucker is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal. Tropical; 19°C - 23°C

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.4±0.1

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00646 × L3.11 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
19–23°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2019

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.4
Omnivore / Planktivore
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Roberts, 1982

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